fixate fixate /ˈfɪkˌseɪt/

verb

1. Become fixed (on)  ( fixate , settle on )
   become fixed (on)
    Her eyes fixated on a point on the horizon
   Her eyes fixated on a point on the horizon
   
2. Make fixed, stable or stationary  ( fixate , fix )
   make fixed, stable or stationary
    Let's fix the picture to the frame
   let's fix the picture to the frame
   
3. Pay attention to exclusively and obsessively  ( fixate )
   pay attention to exclusively and obsessively
    The media are fixating on Princess Diana's death
   The media are fixating on Princess Diana's death
   
4. Attach (oneself) to a person or thing in a neurotic way  ( fixate )
   attach (oneself) to a person or thing in a neurotic way
    He fixates on his mother, even at the age of 40
   He fixates on his mother, even at the age of 40